Susan (Sperry)-Burns-Obituary

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Susan (Sperry) Burns

Manchester, New Hampshire

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DIED
January 1, 2021
LOCATION
Manchester, New Hampshire
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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Susan (Sperry) Burns, 88, of Manchester NH passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 7, 2021, in Londonderry NH after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Newbery Medal winning author and illustrator Armstrong Wells Sperry...

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Our deepest condolences to Mr. Burns and his family. Mr. Burns was our principal at Brighton High School in our freshmen and sophomore years (Fall of 1958 to Spring of 1960), and we have had the pleasure of running into him occasionally at different events here in Island Pond since then. We both have the highest regards for him and although we didn't know Mrs. Burns, we are sure she was very special. She was certainly an accomplished person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Our sincere condolences to Bill, Margo, Steve and family in the passing of Sue.
One could not ask for a better next-door neighbor as we were with the Burns family for over 50 years. Sue always had a cheerful glow, never a harsh word and was always very sociable. Early on she introduced us to the enjoyment of flea markets. Sue appreciated and collected many antique items from small objects in glass to the large spinning wheels, which she and Bill restored to its functional use. Sue was...

Our sincere condolences to Bill, Margo, and Steve on the loss of a truly wonderful, talented woman, wife, and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May memories of happy times together bring you peace.

" So sorry to hear about Sue's passing. Sue is special and an inspiration to all. Wonderful memories abound of her attendance at Central events, especially basketball games. Bill, Margo and Steve, you have a life well lived with her and may those wonderful times and memories remain with you always."

First, our deepest condolences to Mr. Burns, Margo and Steve. Susan (Sue) was a wonderfully talented artistic and caring person and one who also cared for animals, especially, dogs! She was remarkable in learning how to knit when young from her grandmother! While she made her family and husband, Bill, the center of her universe, she still was able to continue her work on restoring old spinning wheels for others and for creating her own colorful yarn! She was, indeed, a truly extraordinary...

My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother ,Margo! What an accomplished woman! May your memories of her keep her close in your heart. Your family are in my prayers.

Sorry about your Mom, Margo, Bless your Family during these sad times.

Mr. Burns and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Susan accomplished so much during her life. May her memory be eternal. Take care, and God bless you all.

Dear Bill, my deep sympathy on the passing of your wife and life companion. May wonderful memories of your time together give you comfort.